Help style my dress (please)

[MrsR87]

I had such great responses the last time I asked for help here, I thought I would come back for more.😍

How would you style this dress?
Black and gold option
I'm lucky enough to have been nominated for an award in my industry and so it is for the awards ceremony. It's the black and gold version. The gold detailing is quite a dark gold. I only have pale gold heels which didn't seem to really go but were also quite covered/chunky which I don't think helped either (just tried on for height ref 😊). That made me think perhaps black strappy heels but perhaps that's too boring, so I've circled back to gold - but I think would need to be a strong gold. Open to other ideas too! I'd love suggestions for a bag, shoes and accessories if anyone has any ideas.

For reference I am 5 foot 8, a size 12 and late 30s with long brunette hair. I was going to do a half up, half down style for my hair. I love the dress - it's very flattering and suits the event theme perfectly.

Thank you in advance for any help.

Can't help on the shoes, but that looks lovely & sounds perfect. Congratulations & have a fabulous time

Thank you. I’m really looking forward to it. 🥰

I would pick black shoes. Would be elegant but not detract from dress impact.

The dress is gorgeous.

i’d go for some black elegant shoes as well.

LOVE the dress! What’s the quality like? I go to quite a lot of Punjabi weddings (I’m white British) and dresses like this are great for the parties. Lovely colours, too. I think I’d go for plain black strappy shoes. Congratulations! I hope you win!

Before buying I would check reviews.

I would wear black shoes but carry a gold bag. It is a lovely looking dress but unless you have already bought it, I would wary of the quality at the price.

What is the length of the dress like on you? I'm 5'9 and find that long dresses can actually fall mid Calton me and look a bit daft if worn with heels. Something back and strappy would look best though.

check reviews on trusted pilot

I can only second this.

Black shoes.
Black bag.
Minimal jewellery.

The dress is the main event! Gold shoes and bag would clash and look a bit tacky.

I think I’d go for black shoes and bag and no or minimal jewellery. I also be sweating in 100% polyester, but that’s just me.

I think @MrsR87 has already bought it so no problems there?

I'd go with something like these ( but in black).

Also, OP, you're not lucky to be receiving an award: I assume you've worked bloody hard for it and deserve it!

5ne dress is busy so I wouldn't add to it I don't think